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This was a lot more work for Clarissa, Eva acknowledged. It was a lot for her too, but at least she had Clarissa. Who did Clarissa have?

Bilhah picks up a faded blossom and crushes it between her fingers. “If people liked her — loved her — she would not be so afraid”

“A few months ago, a sage came from Salonika. He brought his wisdom, and he also brought along this song”

“There’s value in that, in people getting to hear the cello, or violin, or piano in a way they’re not used to”

Aisha bursts out, “But you are a girl. How do you know how to read and write? The Hebrew tongue, no less”

“She’s half my age, and I can listen to Yo-Yo Ma’s ‘A Beginner’s Mind’ podcast again if I want to get to know a cellist”